Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTapestry Inc (TPR)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
TPR
Tapestry Inc
$118.49
+2.26%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 12955% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $8.00B). TPR leads profitability with a 19.1% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. TPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TPR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TPR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 221 in profit
Earnings expanding 73.7% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 34.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TPR
The strongest argument for TPR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 19.8%.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TPR
The primary concerns for TPR are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 5.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TPR is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
TPR is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
TPR generates stronger free cash flow (469M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TPR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 19.1% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, also known as Alibaba Group and Alibaba.com, is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. Founded on 28 June 1999 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the company provides consumer-to-consumer (C2C), business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B) sales services via web portals, as well as electronic payment services, shopping search engines and cloud computing services. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of companies around the world in numerous business sectors.
Tapestry Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LUXURY GOODS · USA
Tapestry, Inc. is an American multinational luxury fashion holding company. It is based in New York City and is the parent company of three major brands: Coach New York, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman.
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